Hunting – hunting books, old prints and hunting literature

The Hunting section at Sobieski Antiquarian Bookshop includes carefully selected hunting books, hunting publications, and natural history literature published mainly before 1945. The offer includes both pre-war books and rare collector's editions, including first editions, Polish old prints, and copies in leather bindings.

This category is aimed at collectors, bibliophiles, and enthusiasts of hunting history who are looking for valuable and authentic sources related to the tradition of Polish hunting, hunting cynology, falconry, and forest management.

Pre-war hunting books and hunting literature

This category includes classic hunting books before 1945, covering both practical studies and memoir and scientific literature. Publications documenting the development of hunting in Poland and Europe, often richly illustrated and preserved in original editions, are of particular importance.

Among the offered titles are also rare hunting books valued by collectors for their low print run, uniqueness, and high historical value.

Polish old prints, first editions, and collector's books

Sobieski Antiquarian specializes in the sale of Polish old prints, first editions, and bibliophile books. These are copies of high collector's value, often preserved in original bindings or leather bindings made by bookbinders.

This group also includes rare collector's books, which constitute an important part of the antiquarian market and are sought after by advanced collectors of pre-war literature.

Hunting cynology, game birds, and exotic hunting

The Hunting section also includes publications on hunting cynology, including books about hunting dogs, hounds, and pointers, as well as literature concerning game birds and falconry.

The offer also includes books about hunting expeditions and exotic hunts, which are a particularly valued part of collector's collections.

Hunting calendars, magazines, and periodicals

The category also includes hunting calendars, yearbooks, and hunting magazines documenting the development of hunting tradition and hunting life from a historical perspective.

This is an important part of the collection, especially valued by collectors of pre-war press and periodical publications.

Natural history and hunting literature – related category

People interested in hunting books often also reach for literature in the fields of natural sciences, forestry, and old natural history illustration. Sobieski Antiquarian also offers a separate category of books before 1945, including natural history, zoological, ornithological, and forestry publications, which naturally complement hunting collections.

Among them are both scientific studies and richly illustrated editions of high bibliophile value, often sought after by collectors of pre-war literature.

See also: natural history books and nature sciences.